Elephant Seals Quiz

Where do southern elephant seals primarily live?

• Bonnie's Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Antarctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the purpose of the thick layer of blubber in southern elephant seals?

• To help them float

• To keep them warm

• To make them faster

• To help them hunt

How long can elephant seals dive underwater?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 2 hours

What is a group of elephant seals called?

• Rory

• Colony

• Herd

• Pack

Why do male elephant seals battle on land?

• To find food

• To establish territory

• To decide who will have harems of females

• To practice swimming

How much does a newborn elephant seal weigh?

• 50 pounds

• 70 pounds

• 90 pounds

• 110 pounds

What do elephant seals do when they come to land to molt?

• Hunt for food

• Shed old skin and fur

• Sleep for long periods

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Where does the northern elephant seal live?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

What is the name of the trunk-like nose of male elephant seals?

• Snout

• Trunk

• Proboscis

• Beak

What happens to a pup after it is weaned?

• It stays with the mother

• It returns to the sea to feed

• It joins another colony

• It hibernates